Cerebral Cortex Overview The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain made up of tightly packed neurons. Because it is the outer layer, it is the most visible. It is gray in appearance with a wrinkled texture. It is only a few millimeters thick, yet it accounts for […]
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What is Denatured Alcohol? Denatured alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol made unfit for human consumption. This is done by adding one or more chemical denaturants to it. Denaturing refers to removing the property from the alcohol of being able to drink it. Otherwise, it is not chemically altered or […]
What Happened to B Batteries? Do you need a new battery? You can take a trip to your local hardware store and choose from a wide range. There are AA, AAA, C, and D batteries. However, there are no B batteries to be found. Why is that? Well, the answer […]
What is Superconductivity? Superconductivity is a state where electrical resistance completely disappears in various solids cooled below their transition temperature. In a superconductive condition, a charge moves through a material without resistance. Theoretically, this allows electrical energy to be transferred between two points with perfect efficiency, losing nothing to heat. […]
Solar Minimum – Is a Mini Ice-Age Coming? A solar minimum is a reduced period of sunspot activity in the solar cycle. Some warn of a possible mini ice-age. However, scientists say it’s just business as usual. We are normal people living in normal times. Therefore, you can expect normal […]